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Evening Session in Community Engaged Arts Presenting ft. Guest Speaker Katie Fahey

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

This session provides an overview of local institutional funders of the arts and tips for approaching them. How does one identify opportunities for support? What makes an application more competitive than others? What else does one need to consider? Katie shares her insights from both sides of the grants process in this increasingly challenging landscape […]

Free

Rachel Efron with Mirissa Neff: A Pop-Up Music Box – “Angel No More” EP Release

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

For the release of her latest EP, Angel No More, Bay Area chanteuse and pianist Rachel Efron brings to the Red Poppy a special evening of music and art. Transforming the space into a virtual music box, with Efron and bassist Aaron Germain at its heart, the audience members will be transported to an alternate reality set […]

$15 – $20

Diana Gameros: I Am Home: A Musical Reflection on Love, Migration and Identity

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

For an evening of Latin-influenced indie pop and folk, Diana Gameros shares original compositions inspired by her life as an immigrant, her constant search for "home" and by the stories of others she met along her journey. Originally from Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, Diana Gameros is a singer, songwriter, and music instructor. Gameros creates authentic, inspiring […]

$10 – $15

Monica María & Soul y Agua: Entre Tierra y Cielo

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

With influences of modern pop, R&B and folk, Monica María’s Soul y Agua reflects her Californian roots mixed with traditional, earthly and contemporary sounds of Latin America. Her compositions paint the portrait of a soul that illuminates the space around it with love, faith and warmth. Monica's sound is both innovative and expressive of a world where cultures coexist, where fear is transformed by compassion, […]

$10 – $25

SOLO: Her – Three Women Playing Unaccompanied: West Coast Edition

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

From group improvisations to contemporary arrangements of standards, SOLO: Her is an intimate evening of music celebrating the individual voice of three women. Marika Hughes, Fay Victor and Mazz Swift bring together their varying musical styles and influences that extend across jazz, soul, folk, rock, and beyond. Featuring: Marika Hughes - vocals, cello Fay Victor - vocals […]

$10

April 2nd MAPP: “My Heart, Your Sleeve” and the Porch Performance Festival

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

For the April 2nd MAPP, the Red Poppy Art House has invited theater artist/playwright Mia Paschal to curate an evening of 7 solo theater performances titled My Heart, Your Sleeve. While this program is happening inside the Poppy, we will simultaneously be launching the the second test run of the Porch Performance Festival, done in […]

Free

Soup SF Presents: SOUP #9 – Share a Meal and Fund an Awesome Project in Our Community

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

The Red Poppy Art House is pleased to host Soup SF's SOUP #9 - share a meal and fund an inspiring project in San Francisco. Soup SF is like Kickstarter, only in real-life. Come together with great folks over a delicious meal and fund a creative, community-benefit project with your vote! You will deepen in relationships in […]

Therianthrope: Tabla, Nylon String Guitar & Live Looping

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

A duo consisting of nylon string guitarist Dusty Brough and tabla percussionist Miles Shrewsbery, Therianthrope draws from various musical influences and traditions including jazz, flamenco, classical Indian and Romani music. Featuring: Dusty Brough - nylon guitar Miles Shrewsbery - tabla, percussion Based in San Diego, guitarist Dusty Brough brilliantly integrates his roots in flamenco with […]

$10 – $15

The Danny Green Trio: Converging Classical, Jazz and Brazilian Music

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

On tour promoting their upcoming release, Altered Narratives, The Danny Green Trio brings together elements of Brazilian, jazz, and classical music. A rising creative force on the national jazz scene, pianist/composer Danny Green has distinguished himself with his beautifully articulated touch and deep affinity for Brazilian music. The San Diego native has wowed critics and audiences alike with a […]

$12

Dream #1: Live Painting by Adrian with Amaranth Quartet and Special Guest La Tania

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

Adrián Arias’ studio will move for one night to the Red Poppy Art House to show the painter and poet in his creative process. With the atmosphere of a dream, this multidisciplinary event features a live painting by Adrian and a presentation of his famous ceviche to be shared with the audience. Accompanying his art is a performance by Amaranth Quartet […]

$15 – $20

Steven Lugerner’s JACKNIFE ft. Piano Legend Larry Willis: Exploring the Music of Jackie McLean

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

San Francisco-based saxophonist Steven Lugerner continues his explorations of the music by jazz legend Jackie McLean with JACKNIFE, a hard-hitting post-bop quintet. Paying homage to the late American jazz alto saxophonist Jackie McLean and his seminal Blue Note albums, JACKNIFE brings together a formidable cast of rising talent. This CD release performance will feature the virtuoso pianist and McLean's […]

$15 – $20

Joe Warner Trio: Jazz and Blues Piano From Then to Now

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

The Joe Warner Trio plays music that is creative and grooving, drawing from such diverse influences as Ray Charles, Ahmad Jamal and Professor Longhair. Expect to hear many familiar and beloved songs as well as tunes that will become new favorites. Featuring: Joe Warner - piano Sly Randolph - drums Schuyler Karr - bass Pianist Joe […]

$15 – $25

Abbos Kosimov & Sirojiddin Juraev: Instrumental Masterworks of Tajikistan and Uzbekistan

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

Master percussionist Abbos Kosimov is joined by dutar and tanbur virtuoso Sirojiddin Juraev for a rare performance of instrumental masterworks of folk and classic traditions. Spanning musical geographies from the remote mountain highlands of Tajikistan, to the ancient urban centers of Bukhara and Samarkand in Uzbekistan, this special evening will highlight the musicians’ technical mastery and innovative virtuosity in the rhythms of timeless Central […]

$15 – $20

Beyond the Blues: Ending the Prison Industrial Complex, Series 4, Discussion 2 w/ Marcus Shelby & Jackie Ramos

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

The Red Poppy Art House is pleased to present the fourth series of Beyond the Blues: Ending the Prison Industrial Complex on March 16, April 20, May 18, June 8, and July 6. Marcus Shelby and Jackie Ramos return to delve into our justice system, its flaws, and show how music and the arts can […]

$10

Flying Under the Radar, in Collaboration with Kiandanda Dance Theater & Bahiya Movement, Presents: Symbiosis

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

Flying Under the Radar, in collaboration with the Red Poppy Art House, presents three nights of international performance featuring Symbiosis (directed by Kiandanda Dance Theater & Bahiya Movement) on April 21, The Supplicants – Celestial Frequencies on April 22, and As Três Meninas (curated by Derek Lassiter) on April 23. Kiandanda Dance Theater (directed by […]

$12 – $20

Flying Under the Radar Presents: The Supplicants – Celestial Frequencies

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

Flying Under the Radar, in collaboration with the Red Poppy Art House, presents three nights of international performance featuring Symbiosis (directed by Kiandanda Dance Theater & Bahiya Movement) on April 21, The Supplicants - Celestial Frequencies on April 22, and As Três Meninas (curated by Derek Lassiter) on April 23. Sameer Gupta and David Boyce invite […]

$10 – $15

Flying Under the Radar, in Collaboration with Derek Lassiter, Presents: As Três Meninas

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

Flying Under the Radar, in collaboration with the Red Poppy Art House, presents three nights of international performance featuring Symbiosis (directed by Kiandanda Dance Theater & Bahiya Movement) on April 21, The Supplicants – Celestial Frequencies on April 22, and As Três Meninas (curated by Derek Lassiter) on April 23. Based in the San Francisco […]

$15 – $25

Bay Area Dance Week: Congolese Rumba Workshop with Byb Bibene & Chris Babingui

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

For the 18th annual Bay Area Dance Week, dancers Byb Bibene and Chris Babingui offer a special class, the Rumba Congo. The Congolese rumba (not related to Cuban rumba) is a social dance that is very prominent throughout the Republic of Congo and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Every bar and club offers a selection of rumba music en […]

Free

Brooklyn Raga Massive Presents: A Night of Cross-Coastal Raga-Inspired Music

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

Ranging from collaboration and impromptu performances to casual musical appreciation, Brooklyn Raga Massive presents an evening inspired around Indian classical ‘raga’ music. The NYC-based collective of artists, alongside several raga-influenced musicians in the Bay Area, join together to perform multiple showcase-style sets as well as to facilitate group discussions with the community. Through Q&A and […]

$20

Ross Hammond and Sameer Gupta: Improvisations for 12-String Guitar and Tabla

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

Having shared a musical partnership for nearly twenty years, Ross Hammond and Sameer Gupta come together as a duo through the combination of jazz improvisations and global elements rooted from their respective cultures. This most recent project finds them stripping away layers and presenting music for acoustic 12-string guitar and tabla. Featuring: Ross Hammond - guitar Sameer […]

$10 – $15

Amelia Romano: “New Perspectives” Album Release

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

Performing arrangements as dynamic and diverse as Bach and blues to Mexican boleros, Amelia Romano combines Latin rhythms and personal lyrics to produce an intimate and energizing musical experience. With her signature blue electric lever harp, she experiments with various rhythms, tones and textures that demand the listener to re-think the lever harp's role in today's […]

$20 – $25

San Francisco Youth Theatre Presents: HAMLET: The Slings and Arrows of Outrageous Fortune. San Francisco 2016.

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

The Poppy's youth arts partner, San Francisco Youth Theatre is proud to present SFYT DREAM Ensemble in William Shakespeare’s classic tragedy, Hamlet. Directed by Cliff Mayotte, SFYT’s production is set against the backdrop of present day San Francisco with Shakespeare's Danish monarchy transformed into tech giant Elsinore.com. This shortened version focuses on the domestic tragedy of Hamlet: power, […]

$8 – $20

Vadalma: Hungarian Folk Songs in Handmade Arrangements

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

Vadalma (“Wild Apple”) is a collaborative project led by Zina Bozzay with Matthew Szemela and Misha Khalikulov that explores vibrant, intimate arrangements of old Hungarian folk songs. Singing songs directly from village traditions of Transylvania, Moldavia, Transdanubia and other parts of the Carpathian Basin, the musicians integrate both traditional and original accompaniment to frame these rich […]

$10 – $20

Dusty Brough Trio: Surf Jazz

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

Guitarist Dusty Brough steps out front to lead his own trio of fine jazz instrumentals, featuring Paul Bertin on saxophone and Julien Cantelm on drums. Based in San Diego, Dusty Brough brilliantly integrates his roots in flamenco with jazz, folk, Romani, Brazilian, Balkan music. His nylon string guitar playing is marked by an agile technique that supports a buoyant […]

$10 – $15

Brian Andres & The Afro-Cuban Jazz Cartel ft. Sandra Garcia Rivera: Latin Jazz Meets Spoken Word

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

Performing together for the third time at the Red Poppy, poet/vocalist Sandra Garcia Rivera joins Brian Andres & The Afro-Cuban Jazz Cartel for an evening of hard-hitting Latin jazz and spoken word. Featuring: Christian Tumalan - piano Javier Cabanillas - congas Steffen Kuehn - trumpet Aaron Germain - bass Brian Andres - drum set Sandra Garcia Rivera - spoken word, vocals […]

$10 – $15

David Tanenbaum Presents: Antoniy Kakamakov – Classical Guitar: From Baroque to Contemporary

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

Curated by David Tanenbaum, join prize-winning guitarist Antoniy Kakamakov for a night of powerfully emotional and virtuosic classical guitar music. From Bach, Weiss and Mertz to Latin Grammy-winning guitarist/composer Sérgio Assad, the program will explore major works from the Baroque repertoire as well as more recent compositions influenced by early musical form. Antoniy Kakamakov is a […]

$15 – $20

Beyond the Blues: Ending the Prison Industrial Complex, Series 4, Discussion 3 w/ Marcus Shelby & Jackie Ramos

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

The Red Poppy Art House is pleased to present the fourth series of Beyond the Blues: Ending the Prison Industrial Complex on March 16, April 20, May 18, June 8, and July 6. Marcus Shelby and Jackie Ramos return to delve into our justice system, its flaws, and show how music and the arts can […]

$10

Rent Romus’ Life’s Blood Ensemble: An Exploration in Contemporary Jazz – “Rising Colossus” Album Release

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

Saxophonist Rent Romus’ visionary group Life’s Blood Ensemble presents the album release performance of Rising Colossus, a milestone project of musical exploration of emergence and multiple movements. Featuring original compositions and a reprise of work written for Romus by late saxophonist legend John Tchicai, the ensemble will also perform a version of Anthony Braxton's Composition 23J provided by […]

$10 – $20

CANCELLED – Trio Balkan Strings: Balkan Swing

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

*Due to unforeseen circumstances, this performance has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience. On tour throughout the US and Canada, Trio Balkan Strings performs at the Poppy for a night of virtuosic Balkan instrumental music. From asymmetrical rhythms to original guitar interpretations, the ensemble's melodies are rich with elements of jazz, swing, classical, and a combination of […]

$20 – $25

The Gonzalo Bergara Quartet: “Claroscuro” Album Release

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

With music heavily influenced by Django Reinhardt and traditional jazz of Buenos Aires, the quartet returns to the Red Poppy to present their latest album, Claroscuro. The Gonzalo Bergara Quartet takes an all-acoustic, contemporary approach to 1930's Reinhardt-inspired jazz. Composer and leader Gonzalo Bergara mixes a cascade of arpeggios (chord notes played in succession) with the sounds of Paris […]

$20 – $25